1/4cupparmesan cheesefreshly grated, plus more for serving
3clovesgarlicfinely minced
1/2teaspoonsaltfine kosher or sea
1/8teaspoonblack pepperpreferably freshly cracked
Instructions
Place the top oven rack in the middle position. Turn the oven's broiler on to high.
Place the asparagus on a large baking sheet. Pour the olive oil over the asparagus and toss to coat.
Add the parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper and toss.
Cook the asparagus, with the door slightly ajar, for 3 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue cooking, with the oven door still slightly open, for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Top with more parmesan, if you'd like, and serve immediately.
Notes
Trimming asparagus means removing the tough fibrous ends of the asparagus spears either by snapping them off or by snapping off one and using it as a guide to cut the rest. Typically, this is about 1 to 1.5 inches off the bottom.
Store the asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.